2 Responses to “Everlast Elite Adjustable Speedbag Platform”

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   Twm Says:
   October 27th, 2009 at 5:49 am

   I installed the platform on two 2X4 boards secured very securely into my garage wall studs. This allowed for a very tight and secure installation. Initially the adjustable side of the rails seemed less secure than the opposite side, but with the hand adjustment knobs really cranked down the noise and rattle stopped. Great platform for my once or twice a week use. Nothing like a workout on the speed bag to rip your shoulders and arms. I needed a trip to the hardware store for the lag bolts (10), 2×4 boards cut longer than those supplied, a stud-finder, drill, ratchet set, and about 90 minutes to install by myself.

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   Winchell Says:
   October 27th, 2009 at 7:24 am

   First off as a disclaimer: Don’t even bother to order this platform if you don’t have your own drill and tools. It won’t be worth the trouble. Even with tools and a drill this platform is a lot of trouble.

   Second thing to consider: While the hardware to put this platform together IS included, hardware to mount it on your wall is NOT included. You will need your own anchors or screws to mount this on the wall. The holes they drill for you are big so you need a big screw head, and honestly, the holes were drilled in stupid places. I drilled my own holes in order to best mount this platform without rattling my walls.

   Next thing to consider: The instructions are HORRIBLE for this product. I have put together a workout bicycle, full olympic weight system, desks, drawers, shoe racks, you name it. Of all the stuff I’ve put together, the elite speedbag platform has the single worst instructions I have ever seen. We are talking it gives you a list of instructions. There is a page with a list of everything to do, with no pictures and very poor explanation. There is one extremely simple diagram after the instructions which leaves a lot to be desired. So, if you are good at putting stuff together you will be able to figure it out. If you aren’t, this platform is going to piss yoooou offfff.

   It seems like Everlast doesn’t have good quality control over there products anymore. The top wood piece used for stabalizing the platform was badly warped– crappy piece of wood. And the pre-drilled holes on one piece were a different size than on the other, even though according to the directions the top and bottom are supposed to be the same.

   Important detail: you are going to want to make sure to have a fairly high ceiling. Though this is “adjustable,” I had to set this up at the very top of my wall to make it work.

   And about the “adjustable” setting. Well, since there are two separate pieces holding up the platform, the support poles don’t congruent holes, and adjusting this platform, while it is doable, isn’t particularly a smooth transition.

   One other complaint. The speedbag swivel is very difficult to (pry) open in order to put the speedbag in. I’m not sure why they made it so difficult, and having bought the matching Everlast bag for it, I would have expected some compatibility that would have made it easier.

   So, lots of complaints. But, all complaints aside, now that all is said and done, and I have the speedbag platform and speedbag all setup, I am happy with what I have NOW that its setup. I don’t have to adjust it because I am the only one using it (I have a friend who will sometimes be using it be he is the same height) and it does its job. With a few more drill holes and anchors in, the platform feels very stable, doesn’t jitter when I use it, and is so far showing no signs of wear. The board is leagues above the quality of the cheaper Everlast platform and is heavy and sturdy enough I don’t anticipate it breaking any time. Its nice to have it be heavy as that helps the speedbag bounce effectively.

   So long story short, despite a laundry list of complaints in the setup process, once I got past the setup, I am enjoying the product.

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